Award Update???

[chocodog]

Sorry if there’s a similar thread… I didn’t have time to look

Would it be worth mentioning this to my reach schools? (some Ivies, Stanford, Northwestern etc.)

I’ve been named a ‘Secretary of Education Scholar’ by my state’s department of education. I got invited to some fancy dinner and get to meet the governor and the secretary of education. The award basically goes to the top two seniors from every public school. I kind of want to send an update but I don’t want to look like a noob next to people like ISEF winners/finalists, although my other ECs are probably better than the average applicant’s.

I DO come from a small state that’s pretty underrepresented in Ivy admissions though, my GC did say it’s kind of a big deal state-wise.

So…to update or not to update?

[happy1]

I don’t think it will change any admission decision, (the schools have seen the achievements that have led you to that honor I"m sure) but if you want to update that is fine. I’d just keep it very short.

[Erin_s_Dad]

my GC did say it’s kind of a big deal state-wise.

So…to update or not to update?

Sounds like you should update. It may not make a difference but you’ll know they had all the info .